Oct 17, 2023, 22:59 by Molly McGrath

Oct 17, 2023, 13:00 by ASAM Weekly Editors

There’s something remarkable about identifying a common brain network underlying substance use disorders (Nature Mental Health). This commonality was not a given -- the results could have gone the other way -- but its existence is reassuring for how it unifies the disorders of addiction.

Oct 16, 2023, 08:43 by Bob Davis

ASAM along with its partners and collaborators, is hosting National Addiction Treatment Week from October 16-22, 2023. The week will highlight the experiences of medical community members who treat addiction using evidence-based approaches to raise awareness that addiction is a chronic, treatable disease; challenge the stigma surrounding addiction; and inspire others in the medical community to learn about and treat addiction.

Oct 10, 2023, 12:00 by ASAM Weekly Editors

A study from New York has found that increasing temperatures are associated with increased hospital visits related to alcohol and substance use (Communications Medicine)...

Oct 9, 2023, 14:34 by Molly McGrath

The new 'State Cannabis Public Health Policy Guide' reviews states' approved regulations for their adult use cannabis programs, and informs advocates as to where states are succeeding and failing to align with ASAM's guiding recommendations.

Oct 6, 2023, 14:34 by Molly McGrath

As part of a national survey to capture changes in physician practice expenses, ASAM along with 170+ medical societies are supporting an effort led by the American Medical Association (AMA) to collect data to better understand the costs faced by today’s physician practices to support physician payment advocacy.

Oct 6, 2023, 14:29 by Molly McGrath

On October 4th, the Michigan Society of Addiction Medicine (MISAM) submitted a statement of support for HB 4579 and HB 4580.

Oct 6, 2023, 14:27 by Molly McGrath

On October 5th, the Ohio Society of Addiction Medicine (OHSAM) submitted comments in response to the Ohio Medical Board's proposed Physician Rules Relating to Buprenorphine Treatment.

Oct 5, 2023, 12:56 by Bob Davis

The first volume of the fourth and newest edition of the book of standards at the center of America’s addiction treatment ecosystem is now available digitally—updated and enhanced to reflect current research and clinical best practices that facilitate better, patient-centered care and improve outcomes for the millions of people diagnosed with substance use disorders each year. Preorders of the print version are also now open.

Oct 4, 2023, 12:49 by Bob Davis

With a broad coalition, ASAM signed a letter supporting the Helping Tobacco Users Quit Act (H.R. 4775), sent on September 28th to its sponsors, U.S. House Representatives Blunt Rochester and Fitzpatrick. The legislation would ensure Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) enrollees have access to all evidence-based tobacco cessation treatments, including seven Food and Drug Administration-approved medications.

Oct 3, 2023, 12:00 by ASAM Weekly Editors

Tucked within social determinants of health are commercial determinants which have a particular interest in “addictiveness.” This is clearly evident in the lead article demonstrating how tobacco companies shifted the US food industry towards hyperpalatability beginning in the 1980s (Addiction).

Oct 2, 2023, 11:08 by Bob Davis

Sep 27, 2023, 13:01 by Molly McGrath

Sep 27, 2023, 12:53 by ASAM Weekly Editors

Both the RAND Corporation and SAMHSA recently released reports providing broad perspectives on addiction in America. At over 600 pages, “America’s Opioid Ecosystem” (RAND) is a comprehensive review of the dynamic systems and issues underlying not only America’s opioid crisis but the entire addiction ecosystem.

Sep 20, 2023, 11:53 by ASAM Weekly Editors

This week we showcase publications from leading journals across the scientific fields. In a way, this mirrors the diversity of specialists in clinical settings and beyond who collaborate to treat addiction.

Sep 14, 2023, 18:25 by Molly McGrath

ASAM joined several other organizations in a letter to the leadership of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability opposing the U.S. Shipping Equity Act (H.R. 3721) that would allow the U.S. Post Office (USPS) to ship beverage alcohol.

Sep 13, 2023, 11:20 by ASAM Weekly Editors

Prevalence of Cannabis Use Disorder and Reasons for Use Among Adults.

Sep 9, 2023, 06:05 by Molly McGrath

Sep 7, 2023, 19:54 by Molly McGrath

Sep 6, 2023, 13:52 by ASAM Weekly Editors

Examining sociodemographic correlates of opioid use, misuse, and use disorders in the All of Us Research Program